Nanaimo Car Repair

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Change The Oil Every 

4800 Kilometres or 3,000 Miles

Regular maintenance is one of those items we sometimes put off, because it seems like there's always something else we can do with our money. However, over the long haul regualr maintenance can be the cheapest way to keep your car on the road, rather than letting things go until you have a major issue.

The first thing to ever have done on a regular basis is to have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. This is inexpensive and easy to do. You only need a half hour to an hour of your time and a small fee. If your car has not been maintained in a while, you need to have a full service check performed. This will prevent problems in the future.

Your responsibility as a car owner is to make sure it is maintained by having the oil changed, the radiator coolant flushed, a tune up done, which includes having the spark plugs changed and the timing belt changed when applicable.

You need to have the transmission flushed, tires rotated and/or replaced, air pressure maintained, etc. Are you tired yet? Well, this does not have to be done every 3,000 miles as does the oil and filter. But this does need to be done as your manual recommends.

Taking care of your car will determine if it will last you a long time or if you are going to be putting a lot of money into in the near future. Cars break down, that is a fact, and components may need replacing, but you can put this off by simply following the recommendations of the manufacturer.Regular maintenance does pay dividends in the long run. Consider the savings if you can get an extra 1 - 5 years out of your car by simply maintaining it. Those extra car payments for 1 - 5 years can add up to a large junk of change, which you can keep in your pocket with a properly maintained vehicle.

As mentioned earlier, the best car care tip is to have the oil changed EVERY 3,000 miles whether it needs it or not. This is so important because if the oil becomes dirty, it will not be able to run properly and will eventually begin to burn the oil that it does have. This shortens the life of your engine drastically.

If you are shopping for a car, check the oil on the dipstick. If the oil is thick, dark or sludgy, then this car has not been maintained and should be avoided.